America is getting closer to students of Uzhhorod National University

The Trade Union Organization of Uzhhorod National University recently signed an agreement with “Anyway” company. It has been organizing various kinds of tours allowing people to train, study, work and travel abroad for over 10 years. The company cooperates with the consulates of different countries, and also has a license from the Ministry of Labor.

If you want to have memorable summer holidays and become engrossed in the language environment and American culture, get to know the American lifestyle, traditions, cuisine, try to live like a real American and also see New York, the Niagara Falls, Great Canyon, Hollywood and hundreds of other interesting places in the United States with your own eyes, Work and Travel program is exactly what you need. It’s the experience words can’t describe, you have to feel it!

Each year, thousands of students from Ukraine and around the world become participants of the Work and Travel program. The program is extremely popular, since it provides the opportunity to work and travel in the USA. The most popular vacancies are in services sector. You do not need any work experience, although if you have some, it should be pointed out, it can help you to be approved for a vacancy.

What kind of work to choose.

Do you want to work in the kitchen? You can do the work of the "kitchen staff" or "fast food server". Would you like to spend more time outdoors? The vacancies of "ride operators" or "lifeguards" are at your disposal. Do you like to chat with people? Try yourself as a «sales person»/«sales assistant» or «server», «waiter»/«waitress».. Is your level of English low? You can work as a "housekeeper". As you can see, there is an appropriate vacancy for everyone.

The minimum wages in the United States are $7.25 per hour, but most students are paid about $8 per hour and sometimes even up to $12! If you wish, you can get a few jobs and work more than 60 hours per week. Add up your weekly income. Impressed?!

First, make sure you meet all the requirements of the Work and Travel USA program:

o youe age is 18-23 at the time of departure;

o you are a full-time student;

o your spoken English is good;

o you are ready to stay away from your relatives and friends for 3-4 months.

If you meet all the criteria, then you are a perfect candidate for the Work and Travel USA program!

Now you have to make the most important step – visit us at the student trade union office at 12, Universytetska st. (hostel #4, 3B) and apply for Work and Travel!

We will be glad to answer all your questions!

Call: 050 50 57 339 (Marta).

E-mail address: Stud-pk@uzhnu.edu.ua